The time has come, dear readers, to reveal which of the submissions for The Huffington Post Canada's first-ever Project Pet Contest earned the top prize, drawing votes (and presumably, lots of 'awwwws') from across the country.

And now, without further ado, the winners of the Project Pet Contest -- the brothers Qantas and Levi!

Qantas and Levi's owners will receive a gift card -- and of course, some serious bragging rights in the face of such stiff competition. A huge thanks to everyone who entered the contest -- your pets were adorable!

Check out the other contenders for the crown -- and bookmark HuffPost Living for more adorable pet content coming from us soon!

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melsampson:Draper was bird watching from the deck and was disappointed when the bird he was watching flew away. After a hug and a belly rub, he was back to watching another flock of birds.

gabbriellebsary:He doesn't always like his picture taken. So I took this picture while he was asleep and just when I pressed the button he opened his eyes to say the least he wasn't impressed.

VictoriaElizabeth:"Okay, mom. If you're going to make me dress up for holiday photos, I get to wear the sweater with the sharks."

hdhn62:Sometimes a nap will sneak up on you!

Alessandro Bisignano:hi

"If you don't give me that pizza, we're gonna have a problem."

marleymaids:Treat Please!

Rose Simpson:Finnigan is trying to decide: should I smell this tulip or eat it?

Terry Thrasher:She's not a morning kitty, but Esme usually warms up to her company after a few minutes. It's tough work falling asleep directly in the middle of the bed, and after finally waking up and eating, Esme typically goes back to sleep for a few hours.

SWin563:Chico is an 8 year old rescue from the SPCA. This is him at his favourite hang out: the couch.

Mark Tilbury:Randy snoozing in the Life Board Game box.

Loose Leif:Our St Bernard Puppy @ 5 lbs, will grow to reach 150 lbs.

ptoleme:Quebec City, QC

Sheena Singh111:My poodle-bear.

Moira Macdonald:My lovely Neopolitan Mastiff puppy, seven months old

Anne Lineham:

Brenda Armour:Mac was tossed around because of his anger issues. He became a family member in Sept 2011 and reports that hugs, love and walks is all he needed.Love you baby.

Ashley Roche:Boo, the happiest pug in the world

Kelly Jennex:Rocco

Allan Shifman:Lainey is exceptionally cute. That's pretty much all there is to say.

nena2012:The very loyal social friend of a 77-year-old female owner who is diabetic and is on dialysis.

Nisha Wellstein:This is Archie, our 2-year old West Highland Terrier!

Andrea von Moeller:Are we not the true Canadians

Luciefaire2012:

Claire Bennett:This is Panda begging with her cute eyes to have her frisbee thrown! Words can't explain how in love she is with frisbee!

Lordsewnsew:Zakerina and Hugo.... BFF's

Anne Lineham:

Allison Klaiber:Nope, your eyes don't deceive you. Her tongue is THAT long :)

Fusk:How DARE you give me a bath without my consent!

Cathy Love:Mickey cooling off in the snow.

perkiesbabe007:Smile pretty for the camera!

Greg Vanden Bosch:Koby @ 4 weeks

Robert Boulanger:Take my picture please!

autumn11019:So cute.

Medusa Sant:The cutest sandwich around! A Buddy Sandwich.

HareandHunter:Oh no! I'm seeing double!

rynweisz:A dog named Mouse! Yes, it's true! This adorable Jack Russell Terrier is the sweetest dog in the world who just wants to give and receive lots of love - and food! Ask her to show you her tummy and she'll be so excited to do it to get a tummy rub! She's a little dog but has a huge and wonderful personality! She constantly brings laughter to the family! Please vote for her! Cheers :)

CherylSmithWV:Qantas taking care of his little brother Levi after surgery.

bigband98:

Winter Delawski:Name: Sir Oliver Blue
Breed: Pekingese
Age: 1 1/2
Oliver is the boss in our house. At only 6lbs he isn't afraid of a thing, the cat or the 80lb German Shepherd. In his books, size definitely doesn't matter.

AlexisVF:Barkley loves to sleep in after a night of wreaking havoc!

lindsaydl:Oliver & Hunter posing for the camera!

dtrombley:This is Gorillarilla and he loves to eat bubbles!

alexwhite:Here is our youngest son Zening out!

Nightlife:What cookies ?

Brittany Millman:This 2 1/2 year old Scottish Straight Ear only wears her bow on special occasions ;)

marleymaids:Please play with me!

jdethom:"Look ma, no hands"

Jeffrey Stevens:I don't want to go in the barn...

Caitlin Huynh:Bagel is an adorable, 4 month old Beagle/Yorkie mix!

cupajo:"YOU TALKIN' TO ME?"

Gentle Rabbitt:A puppymill rescue, this precosious little pug is all ready to cool off with a dip in the lake.

On a late afternoon autumn hike in Gatineau Park.

Elise Harper:

Carley J Mac:Ready for a day on the dock!

cheslie:Say hello to Tia. She is an amazingly intelligent and lovable 14 year-old lab who loves anything to do with water; from a simple game of fetch, to diving for sunken toys, to lounging in her very own 'water taxi'.

Wendy Stewart:I love just hanging around outside enjoying the weather.

Big sis Edie tries to impart some wisdom to Winston, the new addition.

bigband98:

Coco says, "I love to dress up. This is me as Rudolph."

El Cunado:Riley and Mackenzie's first Halloween together.

HareandHunter:

JaniceT:Makes coming home the best part of the day!

alexwhite:Lucy...Lucy...Lucy!What am I going to do with you?

sarahcandice:French Bulldog Niko and his English Staffy, Bentley catching up on some much needed R&R on their mom's new, white leather couch!

Pilar Fogel:Yes, I'm a house chicken. Get over it.

D Bonneau:My little April Rose is 1 yr old now, but a sweet, gentle cat. Love her to bits!!

Candice Porter:Shasta
Likes: Gummies, rolling in the dirt and eating underwear
Dislikes: Being pet and then ignored
Special Talent: Dancing

inspirehealth16:My puppies are learning their agility course by trying it out on the snowgloo first!

Ali, up north, checking out the cottage.

rachheals:Rockin' the airwaves like no other dawg can - woop woop, woof woof!!

rynweisz:Meet Meeko! A Jack Russell Terrier who's the sweetest little old man living inside a dog's body! This little guy has a heart of gold for those he loves and the sweetest "puppy eyes" you'll ever see! does he get your vote? :)

Frankie Veszlenyi:HaaHii

David LeBlanc:They're sisters and best of friends!

Frederick Leidemer:Thistle the Rabbit is the cutest bunny in the world!

Vince Simone:Gia is a Pomchi. She loves chasing squirells, birds and flys alike. In her downtime, you could find Gia liking her owners toes and feet.

richardjguy:"Are you asking me if I want to go for a walk or if you would like me to destroy your shoes?"

Crista Richards:This is my spoiled rotten cat, Lilybelle, who brings so much joy to my life, posing for the camera. I think she is adorable..but of course I may be prejudice :) TY for taking time to view her pic, and please vote for her :)

missioncolin:Cute or what!

oxjr:Pooky is a 15 yld that I rescued in 1998 from a pet hoarder. Look at those eyes....

inspirehealth16:These pups just happened to be in perfect position for a quick photo.

Vanessa Carson:Little guy with a big personality, he's my very own bodyguard :)
He may be a 10 lb puffball but he's convinced he's 10x larger!

Portia123:Cutest Cat in Canada.

Morgan Rose:Winston with his new friend.

Gail Flaherty:Spirit was adopted from the Fredericton SPCA in September of 1997. She is the reason that I got into animal rescue, could never have imagined an amazing dog like her had been abandoned.

Liliane Bohbot:5 year old teckel

npatter:My girls are Poppy (black, now 2 years old, 10 lbs) and Canela (red, now 1 year old, 9 lbs). They are BEST buddies and do everything together and have since day 1. This photo was taken 8 months ago when Poppy was showing Canela how to destroy toys...

R34S0N:She's adorable and she knows it, the brat. Of course we all think OUR dogs are the best... and they are.

Sklar:Merry Cats-Mass Everybody!

Alessandro Bisignano:this is zuka relaxing

Tami Fitzgerald:Just out hiking in the woods

andrea lynn s:Sarge maneuvering his sneak attack...

sydchar:

Marywhat Woodside:Truck is our newest rescue addition, he came to us without his tail and some horrible "joker" face scars! He's our hero!

Michael Barrick:Max, always smiling! Always happy!

Sassy is the calico cat and Jack is the black & white one. None of us can figure out how Sassy got that name - she's anything but. "Sleepyhead" or "Lazybones" would have been better choices.
They don't do much except sleep and eat so it was easy to capture them in "action".

Allen Mineau:Lucky to get this picture as she normally never stays in one place long enough to snap a picture.

Sklar:Just maxin' and relaxin'!

Lisa Makins:Meet Rook the 2 year old Schnoodle! He is friendly, cuddly, and has a sense of adventure. This picture was taken while he was happily running in the snow at the cottage up north. He truly is a Canadian canine!